Public Safety Testing

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Test

Dispatcher Written Exam

Please note: You must successfully complete the PST Typing Test within 90 days (before or after) your written exam. Failure to do so may result in a failure of the test. Please log in to your account and, from your Dashboard, select "My Typing Test" in order to access the Typing Test. Once you complete your test, you will also need to assign your test score to your written exam.


Details

Date of Event January 31st, 2026 @ 10:00am
Check-in Begins at 9:30am
Location Helen Sommers Building
106 11th Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98501
Open Seats 23
Notes

  **Metered/Street parking only.** You will be required to pay for parking when testing at this facility.

  Click here for parking options

  • NO parking in the garage across from the WSP/HSB building on Union (Columbia Garage) or any garage.  These are designated for state employee personnel only.
  • NO parking in any state surface lot, specifically the surface lot in the old GA building.
  • Most other surface lots are privately owned and subject to impound at vehicle owner’s expense.
  • If you are exhibiting any signs/symptoms of illness and/or have a temperature, you may be required to reschedule your exam. IF YOU ARE SICK OR CONTAGIOUS PLEASE RESCHEDULE YOUR EXAM!

    The following are not allowed in the testing area: backpacks, purses, bags, hats/caps of any kind, sunglasses, smart or analog watches, activity trackers, calculators, cellular phones, cameras, electronic devices of any kind, mechanical pencils/pens, beverage or water bottles with labels, and/or any other items determined inappropriate by testing proctors. PST does have a location to store items on site but we are not responsible for the security of these items.